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Good Energy powers into fast-growing heat pump market by snapping up installation firm

December 7, 2022
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Good Energy powers into fast-growing heat pump market by snapping up installation firm

Heat pump installation firm Igloo has been snapped up by 100% renewable electricity provider Good Energy as it continues to look for growth opportunities in other green energy markets. The Chippenham-headquartered group, which also part owns electric vehicle charge point mapping app Zap-Map, is paying £1.75m for Igloo.  It said the takeover “represented a...

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Sale of US body armour assets allows Avon Protection to concentrate on its core strengths

December 7, 2022
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Sale of US body armour assets allows Avon Protection to concentrate on its core strengths

Defence manufacturing group Avon Protection has offloaded part of its US body armour business ahead of closing down the division to cut losses. The Melksham-based group, which specialises in protective gear, masks and breathing equipment for the military and first-responder markets, has sold the assets of the base in Kentucky to CoorsTek, a global manufacturer of...

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Major West of England care home portfolio sale handled by team from RWK Goodman

December 6, 2022
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Major West of England care home portfolio sale handled by team from RWK Goodman

Lawyers from Bath-headquartered legal firm RWK Goodman have advised a longstanding care home client on the sale of its portfolio of four properties. The homes – two in Patchway, Bristol, and two in Winterbourne, South Gloucestershire – together have a total of 183 beds and boast an excellent occupancy history.  They also have either...

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Old Mill’s ambitious restructuring continues with three new partner appointments

December 6, 2022
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Old Mill’s ambitious restructuring continues with three new partner appointments

Three new partners have been appointed at South West accountancy and finance group Old Mill following a restructure to enable faster career progression and greater opportunities for staff. The promotions of Chartered Financial Planners Jon Orchard and Julia Banwell, both part of the wealth management tea, and director of tax Stephen Martin take the total...

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Pearson May Financial Update: Key points from the Autumn Statement

December 5, 2022
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Pearson May Financial Update: Key points from the Autumn Statement

As Jeremy Hunt took to the despatch box just 34 days after taking on the role of Chancellor of the Exchequer, all eyes were on him. In light of an ever-burgeoning cost of living crisis, the Chancellor promised that the Autumn Statement would ensure his tax and spending plans would “stand the test of...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

December 4, 2022
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Monday December 5 Final: Tharisa Interims: Fusion Antibodies, Induction Healthcare Group Economic announcements: PMI services, PMI composite Tuesday December 6 Finals: Paragon Banking Group, SSP Group, Victorian Plumbing Group, Gooch & Housego Interims: Mercia Asset Management, Vianet Group, Civitas Social Housing, Infrastructure india, Iomart Group Economic announcement: PMI construction Wednesday December 7 Final: Mitchells & Butlers Interims: Moonpig Group, Berkeley Group, Quiz...

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Report reveals Bath Uni-backed incubator SETsquared’s £15.7bn economic boost to the UK

December 2, 2022
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Report reveals Bath Uni-backed incubator SETsquared’s £15.7bn economic boost to the UK

The globally acclaimed University of Bath-supported business incubator SETsquared has bolstered the UK economy by £15.7bn since its launch 20 years ago, according to an independent report. SETsquared was set up in 2002 by a small group of research-intensive universities in the South of England, including Bath, with a mission is to help turn...

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Satirical website acquisition makes Bath digital publisher UK’s biggest laughing stock

December 2, 2022
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Satirical website acquisition makes Bath digital publisher UK’s biggest laughing stock

Bath-headquartered digital media group Digitalbox has continued its expansion with the acquisition of a satirical website which says it provides “an antidote to the daily grind”. The Poke was launched in 2002 to deliver what it calls fast-turnaround topical distractions by selecting the funniest content on the web, enabling its users to spend “time well...

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Pearson May financial round-up

December 2, 2022
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Pearson May financial round-up

Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May and Bath Business News team up to bring you the top national finance stories. SME R&D tax credit cut criticised by the Association of Taxation Technicians The controversial changes aim to tackle fraudulent claims. Read more here CGT incorrectly calculated by HMRC service Faulty service leads to non-residents paying the wrong...

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£4m departure lounge upgrade takes off at Bristol Airport as it continues to recover from pandemic

December 2, 2022
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£4m departure lounge upgrade takes off at Bristol Airport as it continues to recover from pandemic

Work on a £4m redevelopment of Bristol Airport’s departure lounge has started as passenger numbers continue to approach pre-pandemic level. The airport, which this summer claimed to have the fastest recovery of any in the UK, said the scheme would improve the pre-flight shopping and dining experience for passengers with enhanced facilities to its...

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